Business Unit Accountant

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Winnipeg, MB, CAN
In-Office
50K-70K Annually
Junior
Automotive • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Prepares business-unit accounting for inventory, cost of sales, revenue, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations. Reviews Workday reports, analyzes variances, supports revenue recognition and period-end close, calculates accruals, and recommends accounting adjustments. Partners with operations and stakeholders to resolve reporting questions and enforce financial guidelines. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, communication, Excel, and accounting skills, with attention to confidentiality and competing deadlines.
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Winnipeg, Manitoba

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description:

Prepare the business unit level accounting relating to the cost and revenue drivers of the business to provide insights into the operational effectiveness of the company

Key Job Responsibilities

Inventory Accounting 

  • Determine the value of inventory and assess the need for adjustments based on estimates

  • Provide commentary and guidance by analyzing Inventory reporting prepared in Workday

  • Communicate analysis with key stakeholders and recommend adjustments where applicable

Cost of Sales Accounting 

  • Supporting operations to determine the service costs and allocations (i.e. overhead)

  • Reviewing and approving the WIP and cost of sales calculations posted in Workday

  • Perform accrual calculations by using reporting generated for parts and labor accruals

  • Review and reconcile the data presented in standardized reports and provide commentary and guidance related to the variance analysis to key stakeholders

  • Provide support to resolve subsequent inquiries relating to report understanding

Revenue Accounting 

  • Reviewing receivables and analyzing application of revenue recognition policies

  • Identify issues relating to the timing of closing of receivables

  • Review revenue transactions posted near period end to mitigate risk of cut-off errors

Additional 

  • Provide general close support / accruals

  • General ledger reconciliations

Education and/or Experience Required

  • Undergraduate degree in Business (preferably Accounting or Finance) with 2+ years of experience in accounting & financial functions

  • Relevant Certifications: CPA or others and/or working towards completion

Required Skills/Abilities ​

  • Ability to multi-task and manage a workload with competing deadlines and priorities

  • Critical thinking skills

  • Accurate, organized and attention to details

  • Confidence and assertiveness to enforce the financial guidelines while still maintain rapport

  • Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills to work with all types and levels of people inside and external to the organization

  • Advance computer skills (Excel, Word) in order to create all spreadsheets, formulas and linking; create own confidential correspondence

  • Specialized knowledge in auto body work, retail, and/or mergers and acquisitions would be an asset

  • Ability to deal with confidential information that may not be shared inside and outside the organization. 

  • Passion to provide excellent customer service

Other Requirements

  • Ability to sit for long periods of time

  • Prolonged use of computer

 Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. 

 

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    At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

    Compensation Details:

    Expected Pay Range: 

    $50,000 - $70,000 / Year

    Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience. 

    Supplemental Pay: 

    This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

    Skills Required

    • Undergraduate degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance
    • Two or more years of experience in accounting and financial functions
    • CPA or another relevant certification, or progress toward completion
    • Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities
    • Critical thinking skills
    • Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
    • Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
    • Ability to handle confidential information
    • Ability to sit for long periods and use a computer extensively
    • Specialized knowledge in auto body work, retail, and/or mergers and acquisitions
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    The Company
    HQ: Winnipeg, Manitoba
    274 Employees

    What We Do

    Boyd Group Services Inc. (”BGSI”) is a Canadian corporation and controls the Boyd Group Inc. and its subsidiaries. BGSI shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol BYD. The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Company”) is one of the largest operators of non-franchised collision repair centers in North America in terms of number of locations and sales. The Company currently operates locations in Canada under the trade names Boyd Autobody & Glass and Assured Automotive, as well as in the U.S. under the trade name Gerber Collision & Glass. In addition, the Company is a major retail auto glass operator in the U.S. with operations under the trade names Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority and Autoglassonly.com. The Company also operates a third party administrator Gerber National Claim Services (“GNCS”) that offers glass, emergency roadside and first notice of loss services

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